A Scrap of Life

Anyone who knows us knows that we love pets. We have several of them, including someone new we haven't introduced to you yet. I thought since I had some pictures I would post some of our pets. We have 6 in total and they all have Disney-inspired names. We've had our greatly loved Tucker (from Disney's "Tuck Everlasting" movie) for some time now. He's 5, starting to get gray hairs on his face and has really turned into this lovely and calm dog. Just a WONDERFUL member of the family. Our newest member of the family is Jack (or Jack Jack from "The Incredible"). He joined our family in December. I purposely didn't introduce him here because I wasn't sure he would last. The last time we got a dog and I introduced him here he went back to his owner in less than a week because she missed him so much. So I have been cautious about it this time around. But he's been with us 6 months now so I guess he's here to stay. He's a 1 yea...

but apparently we haven't. The big meeting last night was a bit of a hotspot . Several of the Moms and Dad's didn't believe it was right to limit those camping with the boys to just fathers. Others thought that it "boy scouts" meaning boys/men only. We did finally come to a compromise where I and the other mother involved are being "allowed" to go to camp for 2 days and then leaving them for the remainder of their summer camp experience. I agreed to this knowing that I would learn very quickly whether I was comfortable with the leadership and experience and could decide from there whether I needed to stay longer (it's not like they're going to kick me out of camp if I don't deem it a safe place for him to stay alone, know what I mean?). So I thought it was over. Thought we were done and moving on. But alas, I come home today to a nasty email from the wife of one of the leaders. And then learn that they have been saying some things to t...

It's not often that I get really fired up on a subject. I'm not into politics or debates. Heck, I don't even watch the news. And I'm just not accustom to people who are so idiotically stupid. Yet, somehow I manage to find myself in the situation of being fired up over something as stupid as male chauvenism. Now, I know Boy Scouts is called "Boy Scouts", meaning that it is for boys. I get that. No problem. But when I'm told that I'm not welcome at camp because I'm a MOM ... that's where you get me fired up. Give me a break! I dare not say more, as I'm trying to deal with it in a calm and concise manor. But if tomorrow's meeting does not go well I'm sure I'll have MUCH more to say! GRRRRRRR ....

Today is national scrapbook day. In honor of my favorite hobby, I've decided to post some of my recent layouts. I haven't done this in a long while so some of these might be a few months old, but I thought I would share them anyways. Enjoy and {{{HUGS}}} to all my friends and family out there. :)